Maker

AKG

Austrian microphone and audio maker

AKG is an Austrian maker of microphones and headphones founded in Vienna in 1947, known for studio microphones such as the C12 and C414.

Models

  • AKG C414 XLII

    Austria

    The AKG C414 XLII is a multi-pattern large-diaphragm condenser in the C414 line, voiced with a presence lift for a brighter, more forward sound modeled on the classic C12. It offers selectable polar patterns, a pad, and switchable low-cut filtering.

  • Technical line drawing of AKG C414

    AKG C414

    Microphone · Austria

    The AKG C414 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone family with selectable polar patterns. Its lineage traces back to the C12 of the 1950s, and across many revisions it has remained a versatile studio standard for vocals, instruments, and ensembles.

  • AKG C414 XLS

    Austria

    The AKG C414 XLS is a multi-pattern large-diaphragm condenser in the C414 line, voiced for a more neutral, linear response across its selectable polar patterns. It is widely used as an accurate, general-purpose studio microphone.

Categories

  • Microphones

    Microphones and microphone families used for instruments and voice.

Representative model

  • Technical line drawing of AKG C414

    AKG C414

    Microphone · Austria

    The AKG C414 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone family with selectable polar patterns. Its lineage traces back to the C12 of the 1950s, and across many revisions it has remained a versatile studio standard for vocals, instruments, and ensembles.